Comfort Zone Family Grief Camp is a unique and innovative session, designed specifically for parents and children who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The mission of camp is to provide children with the resources to help them cope with their grief and allow them to spend time
Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes “New Legacy” on Saturday, July 15, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The church address is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Enjoy an evening of music with smooth harmonies, exceptional instrumentation, meaningful lyrics, and an unshakable faith.
University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois State Board of Education entered into a grant partnership, to provide required USDA professional standards training to Illinois school food-service staff, called the ABC’s of School Nutrition. University of Illinois Extension is offering a school food service professional standards training Tuesday, July 30,
Whiteside Master Gardeners will be hosting a gardening workshop on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 61081. There will be topics of interest for everyone from the novice to expert gardener. Individuals of all ages will learn
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Spring 2018 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Albany: Tina Naftzger Chadwick: Ashlyn Shores Fulton: Terra Easley, Kimberly Holland, Steve Ketelsen, Matthew Mitchell,
Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a cover crop workshop on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, led by Dean Oswald. It will be held at the farm of Bill Holesinger on Frog Pond Road, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The workshop will be limited to 50 participants, so
Join those at Spring Valley Reformed Church on Saturday, July 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. for Talent Night. There will be a variety of performances, including solos, duets, and quartets, and many more events. This will be a fun evening of fellowship with great local talent praising the Lord. We
Please join those at Spring Valley Reformed Church (SVRC) on Friday, July 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. as SVRC welcomes “Citizens of Glory.” The church address is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. The group formed in 2009 and has delighted audiences with their music quality, stage presence, and strong
Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum and Clinton Trees Forever is hosting an educational and fun-filled day at the Chicago Botanical Gardens on Saturday, July 28, 2018. The bus trip will feature Herb Garden Displays, Garden Chef Class, and herbs for sale. Cost of the Chicago Botanical Gardens Bus Trip is
There have been several food trends emerging over the past few years, and one of the biggest is the “Farm-to-Fork” movement. People are getting closer to the source of their food and knowing their producer and their production methods. To help people connect directly with growers and producers in the
NAMI Sauk Area is holding its annual 5K fundraiser at 8:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Hoover Park in Sterling, IL. Runners, walkers, and those pushing strollers are all welcome to participate. Those interested can sign up at www.runsignup.com.
The Morrison Rotary Club celebrated the transition of our outgoing President Dr. Brad Yaklich, right, and incoming President Ron Coplan, center. Dr. Yaklich presented Coplan with a plaque to thank him for the decades he has served as our weekly newsletter publisher. Dr. Yaklich presented a plaque to Phil Renkes
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has announced the 2018 applications for the special deer hunt at Lost Mound are available. Two managed deer hunts, one for youth (ages 10-17) and one for adults with disabilities (18 and older), are conducted within designated Closed Areas of Lost Mound.
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 26, 2018. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. The church is located at the northeast corner
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 28, 2018. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. The church is located at the northeast corner